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… Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon … healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar …
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… chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due … milk, you can reduce the risk from disease by following 5 easy steps for home pasteurization: Clean and … bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: Heat method: Immerse the containers in hot water (77°C …
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… of rules. Every child develops at their own pace. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, talk to … to one side Discovers feet and hands and holds objects Follows moving objects with their eyes From 3 to 6 months, your … says “more” for “I want more” Names pictures in a book Follows simple directions Understands much more than they can …
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… children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox …
